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CAER’s Andrews appointed to Kentucky Nuclear Development Workgroup

Established by a Kentucky Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 79) during the 2023 regular session, the workgroup is led by Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet.

YuMing Zhang honored as a 2023-24 University Research Professor

YuMing Zhang, Ph.D., James Boyd Professor in Electrical Engineering and UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering director of International Partnerships, is one of 16 University Research Professors for 2023-24.

Kentucky Innovator Challenge brings business and higher ed leaders, industry partners to UK

The inaugural Kentucky Innovator Challenge brought together leaders from business, service organizations and higher education for a one-day summit to identify and find solutions to Kentucky's challenges.

4 professors receive Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research recently honored four professors for their dedication to mentoring with the Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award.

Innovation in cancer research showcased at Markey Research Day

Markey Research Day is an opportunity for researchers who study any aspect of cancer to share their work and receive feedback from colleagues across campus.

16 faculty named 2023-2024 University Research Professors

On Friday, April 28, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 16 University Research Professors for the 2023-24 academic year.

Engineering graduate makes history with $34.5 million gift to advance the college, support students

For Stanley and Karen Pigman's long-standing support, UK President Eli Capilouto recommended the college be named the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering.

15 UK students, alumni awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Ten students and five alumni were selected to receive government-funded National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships. In addition, one graduate student and one alumna received honorable mention recognition from the NSF.

2023-2024 EDUCE Lab Undergraduate Research Team

Undergrads apply now for 2023-24 EduceLab is a $20 million state-of-the-art, first-of-its-kind heritage science lab being built at UK. Motivated undergraduates in computer science with a desire to learn are encouraged to apply for its interdisciplinary “virtual unwrapping” research team.

UK research team proving human hair can be used to repair Kentucky bridges, buildings

Researchers in the Department of Civil Engineering are exploring new ways to use recycled human hair to help repair dilapidated bridges and buildings.